PBS Volunteer News - 10 - 2016

Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who've made a terrific contribution at PBS over the last month. At risk of sounding like a broken record, you're all amazing and the collective efforts of the group make PBS what it is. In October we've run a fundraiser, we ran events such as Heavy and Hammered, the Record Fair, Open Day, on top of Jamaica Jump Up and Soul A Go Go and we really couldn't have achieved that without volunteer efforts. Well done to the team.

 I want to take a moment to say THANKS to a volunteer named Ken Eavel who presented a program named Go For Broke over the past 6.6 years at PBS. A champion of local and international rock and roll, loved by many for his raw, real and relatable style and killer choices his program wound up last week. For those missing Ken Eavel, you can find archived programs & contact details here. He's having a big bash called PISSD'n'BROKE: A Celebration of Ken Eavel's Go For Broke, featuring a stunning line up including The Exotics, The Shabbab,Shrimpwitch and more. See the poster below and make it down Last Chance Rock'n'Roll Bar November 26 to celebrate the work of Ken Eavel! Hope to catch you there.

 Community radio is about access and participation for voices in the community, and a change in programming means that new voices can be heard. That's what's happening with Cross Pollinate and other changes found here. The brand new grid starts tomorrow and you can check it http://pbsfm.org.au/guide
 

Coming up … 

Calling for volunteer spots plus PBS volunteer expressions of interest for 2016 & 2017 as detailed below. The PBS Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at PBS on 23 November 2016, if you are interested to find out more contact gm@pbsfm.org.au

Volunteer Coordinator Mara Williams takes a holiday while Kristine Philipp does a mini-fill from 8-25 Nov minding the fort as Acting Office Manager & Volunteeer Coordinator on Tuesdays-Fridays 10am-2pm and is contactable at hr@pbsfm.org.au

ROCK A BYE BABY * Last one for 2016 
The final Rock A Bye Baby for 2016 stars BASHKA and will be held on Thursday December 1. Rock A Bye Baby is a gig, held up at the Fitzroy Town Hall for parents, carers and children.  We’ll need patrons enter and exit the building. This role involves lifting pushers and assisting people. We’re also looking for volunteers to help on the door too. Would you like to help? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au
 
ROCK A BYE BABY VOLUNTEERS
THURSDAY  1st DECEMBER
10:20AM-12:30PM
FITZROY TOWN HALL
 

PBS RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS EOI IN 2017
PBS receptionists are the first port of call 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm weekdays.  Receptionists meet and greet visitors, volunteers, musicians, guests, assisting with admin, collecting and distributing mail, answering the phones, directing callers and visitors to the right person or information, and assisting staff and on air announcers.  If you are keen in 2017 for a minimum 6 month Reception volunteer role, please email hr@pbsfm.org.au for a PD.

PBS RECEPTION VOLUNTEER EOIs 2017
MONDAY- FRIDAY
10AM-2PM AND 2PM-6PM 
47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

DRIVE LIVE EOI’s 6 – 10 Feb 2017
PBS holds a week long live music event 6-10 February 2017.  We are seeking volunteers for Drive Live at PBS to assist with bar, bar runners and the door 4.45pm-7.30pm Monday to Friday.

Bar hands
We need 2 volunteer bar people preferably with RSA’s to run our bar during Drive Live Monday to Friday. The bar will be selling beers & cans of soft drinks, providing water jugs and selling merchandise.

Bar runners
Seeking people to assist volunteer bar people during Drive Live Monday to Friday. The bar will be selling beers & cans of soft drinks, providing water jugs and selling merchandise. The runners will be providing support to the bar.

Door assistance
We need 2 door volunteers to check off names and meet and greet guests.
To register your interest to volunteer for Drive Live or for more info email mara@pbsfm.org.au

PBS DRIVE LIVE VOLUNTEER EOIs 2017
MONDAY- FRIDAY
4.45PM-7.30PM
47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

MUSIC LIBRARY EOI IN 2017

Volunteers contribute to the PBS music and interviews department.  If you are looking for a role we seek a minimum of 6 months, one day a week for 4 hours to assist the PBS Music Manager and Interviews Coordinator to process new music and assist to place interviews across the PBS program guide and library duties. You would need excellent computer skills, competency with Word, Excel and iTunes programs, data entry skills and strong attention to detail.  Would suit volunteers with a background in the music industry, communications or media student, or to enhance administrative experience. Email hr@pbsfm.org.au for more information.

MUSIC AND INTERVIEWS DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS

MONDAY - FRIDAY 

TIMES NEGOTIABLE BUT THE ROLE IS A 4 HOUR SHIFT 
47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

ANNOUNCER COURSES COMING UP 2017
Here's the dates for PBS Announcer courses coming up in 2017. Classes are held at PBS Studios, 47 Easey St, Collingwood over 5 weeks from 6:30pm-8:30pm:

WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
WEDNESDAYS IN APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 & MAY 3
WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE 7,14, 21, 28 & JULY 5
MONDAYS IN JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
MONDAYS IN SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 & OCTOBER 2
WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 25 & NOVEMBER 1
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27 & DECEMBER 4

Rates:
Full Fee $330
PBS Member $300
Concession $220
Concession fee for PBS members $200

Application form and further info at: http://pbsfm.org.au/become-an-announcer

PBS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

It is important for all volunteers and staff to be familiar with this. See the P & P here and http://pbs.org.au/policy. The Policies and Procedures Handbook ensures that PBS remains in safe compliance with the Codes of Practice and other relevant legislation. It also positions PBS volunteers, announcers and staff to operate with a shared, clear understanding of how things work at PBS. Please read it carefully. And if you’re inspired, why not consider becoming a PBS shareholder?